Civil rights groups say Purcell principle prevents Louisiana from suspending elections when votes have already been cast

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Civil rights groups say Purcell principle prevents Louisiana from suspending elections when votes have already been cast

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Civil rights organizations express concerns regarding the Purcell principle, which dictates changes to voting rules close to an election. In Louisiana, this principle has come under scrutiny as early voting has already commenced.

The Purcell principle states that voting rules and maps shouldn't be changed close to an election. In Louisiana's case, voting has already ...

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